Under the PACT Act, passed in August 2022, the VA must now comply with new annual procedures to consider adding new presumptive conditions to VA regulations. Veterans and advocates should take advantage of these opportunities
Read Full ArticlePost-traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental illness that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Many veterans experience and are service connected for PTSD because of their traumatic events
Read Full ArticleThe US military frequently used burn pits to eliminate toxic and standard waste during several conflicts, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. While burn pits may have been convenient waste disposal methods at
Read Full ArticleClaims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be difficult to navigate. To begin a claim under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), you must submit a 526ez claiming PTSD. For most conditions, a 526ez is all
Read Full ArticleA recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Veteran Claims (“CAVC”) has been selected to have a precedential effect on other cases moving forward. The Court of Appeals of Veteran Claims is the Federal
Read Full ArticleObtaining Service Connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Stressors Anyone can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD; all it requires is a stressor. A stressor is an event that is so traumatic it alters a person’s
Read Full ArticleNovember 7th, 2021 Lincoln, Nebraska Veterans Day Parade Enjoy these photos from the Lincoln Veterans Day Parade taken by Berry Law. https://youtu.be/nUvU0lZS0wg Thank You Veterans The American Legion The American Legion Post 3 Lincoln NebraskaThe
Read Full ArticleThe following are some discounts for veterans and service members for restaurants, retail outlets, and recreational opportunities for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. While these have been verified, check your local franchise to be sure that
Read Full ArticlePTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a long-term mental health condition that affects people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. PTSD symptoms can be debilitating to the mind, and ultimately devastating to your quality
Read Full ArticleYou've been waiting for months to qualify for VA disability benefits, and then you get the news: the VA has denied your claim. The VA denies around 30% of disability claims each year. It can
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